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Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeño Products at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods Over Salmonella

other · 2026-08-10

On August 9, Taylor Fresh Foods announced a recall of more than 20 products featuring jalapeño peppers, which were available at retailers such as Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Stop & Shop, and Hannaford. This action follows a voluntary recall by Coast Citrus Distributors due to a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple states, traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. The affected products, including various salsas and guacamole, were shipped to 26 states and have 'Best If Used By' dates extending to August 16, 2026. As of August 10, the FDA and CDC reported 345 cases of illness and 36 hospitalizations linked to Salmonella Javiana. Chipotle and QDOBA have ceased serving jalapeños and changed suppliers. Consumers are advised to dispose of the recalled items and seek refunds from stores.

Key facts

  • Taylor Fresh Foods recalled over 20 jalapeño products on Aug. 9.
  • Retailers affected: Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Stop & Shop, Hannaford.
  • Recall linked to Coast Citrus Distributors' voluntary recall of fresh jalapeños.
  • Potential source: grower in Sinaloa, Mexico; Taylor no longer sources from them.
  • Products distributed in 26 states with 'Best If Used By' dates through Aug. 16, 2026.
  • No reported illnesses linked to Taylor's products.
  • FDA and CDC report 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states as of Aug. 10.
  • Chipotle switched jalapeño supplier on July 20; QDOBA stopped serving jalapeños on July 28.
  • Walmart, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's have removed affected products.
  • Separate July recall: Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled iceberg lettuce linked to cyclospora outbreak with 1,644 illnesses.
  • Consumer advice: discard products, contact store for refund, or call 855-455-0098.

Entities

Institutions

  • Taylor Fresh Foods
  • Walmart
  • Target
  • Whole Foods
  • Kroger
  • Trader Joe's
  • Stop & Shop
  • Hannaford
  • Coast Citrus Distributors
  • FDA
  • CDC
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • QDOBA
  • Taco Bell
  • Taylor Farms de Mexico
  • CBS News

Locations

  • Sinaloa
  • Mexico
  • United States

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